Case Manager - Part-Time

Rapid Rehousing Case Manager Young Adult Services - Methuen Wayside has a Part-time (30 hours per week) opportunity for a compassionate and dedicated Rapid Rehousing Case Manager to provide case management and support for homeless and at-risk young adults (18-25) in the community. The Rapid Rehousing Case Manager provides advocacy, support, and community connection to assist young adults to overcome barriers to self-sufficiency and stability. This can include though not limited to assessment of individuals abilities regarding transportation, medication administration, health/wellness, budgeting and substance abuse and development of treatment plans around relevant needs. Salary Range: $23.00 - $24.50/hour sign-on bonus (half paid after 30 days of employment and half paid after 90 days of employment/pro-rated for part-time). What You Will Do:   Supporting young adults in accessing basic needs. Assessing young adults’ stability through use of the principles of Positive Youth Development, Trauma Framework ARC Foundations, Permanency, and Motivational Interviewing models. Hold regularly scheduled meetings with the young adults in their home communities of choice. Networking and building relationships with community partners and resources as well as internally within Wayside. Management of young adult paperwork including completion of yearly assessments, meeting progress notes and service plans. Participation in area System of Care meetings as well as regular collaboration with the projects Youth Action Board. Managing multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.  Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars:   Demonstrates high quality customer service (i.e. ability to connect with others, approachability, being respectful to others, able to communicate with others at all levels, strong client engagement skills, etc.). Demonstrates good therapeutic skills. Demonstrates ability to handle client crisis with maturity and good judgement. Demonstrates good assessment and treatment planning skills. Demonstrates ability to work with others (i.e. strong teamwork, can collaborate and coordinate care with other staff). Demonstrates high quality writing skills as evidenced by good client documentation. Demonstrates leadership skills (i.e. redirecting appropriately, maintaining a strong presence, being vocal in staff meetings, etc.). Minimum Requirements:  Bachelor's degree preferred. 1 to 2 years of prior experience working with young adults at risk to access community resources to assist in overcoming barriers of housing instability preferred. Driving in the community is a requirement of this position; please ensure you have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle. Bilingual/Bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.  We will train you in:  Motivational Interviewing; Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC); Courageous Conversations; CPR and First Aid.

Salary : $23 - $25